Today in Gear: Your Daily Product Digest

If you’ve ever been in an Apple store and wondered about those sticks that everyone phone is perched on (just us?) then wonder no more. The brand recently won a patent for it, which has revealed what goes into these plain-looking but innovative retail displays.

The stands, which look like simple poles, have been painstakingly engineered to reduce movement through a special damping chamber when a customer interacts with a product. It’s just another example of Apple’s especially close attention to detail and illustrates just how much time and energy go into something that seems as simple as a retail display.

Today we’re taking a look at a new smart scale, fresh rain boots and an Alpha x BAPE collab. This is Today in Gear.

Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Send your most pressing product questions to [email protected].

New Lighting from West Elm

West Elm

Start the new year off with a little extra brightness. West Elm just released a host of new lighting options, from sconces to floor lamps and table lamps. For ideal light-layering, interior designers recommend three sources in every room. Level up your living room with Zigzag Floor Lamp ($64), the Lola Table Lamp ($149) and the Sofia Sconce ($179).

Alpha x BAPE Collab

Alpha Industries

A new collaboration between Alpha Industries and BAPE just launched, and you can find limited-edition apparel, accessories and footwear that combine streetwear style with Japanese craftsmanship. The Alpha x BAPE Reversible Kimono Jacket ($679) is a unique piece with co-branded detailing and embroidery. For an extra cool look, pair it with the Alpha x BAPE 6-Pocket Pants ($349).

A New Smart Scale

Wyze

Wyze, known for its security cameras and smart bulbs, released the newest addition to its smart home family. The Wyze Scale X ($34) allows up to eight users to measure 13 body composition metrics. There’s other practical modes to track and measure babies, pets, luggage and pregnancy. And the scale syncs with fitness apps so you can keep all your health data exactly where you need it.

A Winter Balaclava

Skida

Skida, the beloved Vermont-based ski brand, releases fun new prints every season. We’re loving ‘Shimmer’ which was inspired by deep turns and cold powder days (something we’re also trying to manifest right now). Try the Balaclava ($38), which essentially combines a buff and a hat for warmth that can pair easily with a hat or helmet.

Elevated Rain Boots

FRĒDA SALVADOR

Freda Salvador released its Brooke Rain Resistant Boots ($495) in a fresh new color: Dark Forest. The deep green boots with black foam rubber lug soles are perfect for stomping around in style in inclement weather. The boots are made from Italian and Spanish leather for comfort and long-lasting wear. The dark green suede body doesn’t just look nice, it’s also water resistant.

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